Saturday, April 7, 2012

How to Make a Tangled Barbie Cake!

I decided to use Talia's Tangled Barbie Doll because it would look more like the actual character. Also, we had a little situation with her poor doll- Katrina pulled a Flynn Ryder & cut its hair short. So, I figured that if I somehow ruined the doll, it wouldn't be the end of the world. (Talia's great grandma had just bought her a new Tangled Barbie to replace the one Katrina attacked ;)

Since Barbie dolls are too tall for the cake pan, I made a round cake as well. Here's how I constructed it:

Once it was assembled, I wrapped the barbie with cling wrap up to her waist & gently shoved her into the cake ;) Then I removed her to put the fondant over the cake for the skirt (and tucked it under at the bottom since there was a ledge created by the second layer of cake).

The day before I decorated the cake, I made marshmallow fondant. It was the first time I made it & I was happy with the outcome!

After the skirt's fondant was in place, I made an X shaped cut in the waist and put the Barbie back in her hole.

After a long time of bending over the table, designing & decorating, I came out with a very sore back, this lovely specimen, and a pledge to never make another one ;)

I was very happy with it, but it sure did take a lot of effort ;) The purple parts are made with marshmallow fondant & the other colours are all buttercream frosting. I used a grass tip to make the braid. Next time I use fondant, maybe I'll master getting it smooth- I was a little scared of the fondant this time and didn't want to play with it too much, so I just hid the 'messy' parts at the back of the dress.

I know what you mean- the same week as the party, we had a cake auction at church and I actually considered making another barbie cake, only a few days later!!! (crazy!!!!) Thankfully, I decided against it because I made a much easier cake & it went for over $100!!! (So glad for that choice)... but it's true... there is a chance that I will make another barbie cake one day.. I admit it.

Thanks Michelle! :) I was really happy with how it turned out! An earlier commenter mentioned braiding fondant which also sounds like a good idea- & less likely to get "stuck" with a mistake, if you make one!

I have made this cake a long time ago and its still remembered today. Although i did not use a round cake bottom it turned out perfect. Loved reading through your blog Heather i found it very creative. Look forward to the next one. Happy Easter